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  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Transfiguration Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 11, 2023
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    Transfiguration of Jesus is a spiritual experience for the Disciples. We can't stay in ecstatic realms but come into reality of struggles and fight for the existence of self and others. Jesus always leads into every level of life.

    Lesson 13 Mark 9:2-13 Transfiguration in Mark INTRODUCTION The Roman Catholics and Eastern Orthodox churches celebrate it as a festival on August 6. It was declared a universal feast of the Western church by Pope Callistus III in 1457. The feast was included in the English Prayer Book in 1561 ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Power Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jun 21, 2023
     | 1,121 views

    Jesus is stripping the Jews naked of their self-righteousness and hypocrisy related to their worship. Jesus uses a Greek word that describes them as a stage actor when it comes to their worship, and he does the same for the way they pray

    Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org This morning we’re continuing our study of the Sermon on the Mount. From the beginning of this study, I’ve shared with you and pointed out to you how Jesus was calling for the life of the believer to be rooted in ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • ABIMBOLA SALU avatar

    Artificial Intelligence (A. I.)- Part 1

    Contributed by Abimbola Salu on May 6, 2024
     | 1,367 views

    “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” - American Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776.

    “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” - American Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776. “Everyone has the right to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Not By Power, Not By Might, But By My Spirit

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Nov 19, 2025
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     | 361 views

    True success in God’s kingdom begins where human strength ends. So every believer needs to pray regularly for God to deliver him from self-confidence and be filled with Spirit-confidence.

    Not by Power, Not by Might, but By My Spirit Study Text: Zechariah 4:6 - 9 Introduction: - This divine proclamation to Zerubbabel came at a time of frustration and seeming impossibility. The rebuilding of the temple had been halted due to opposition and human limitation. - God reminded ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Please God

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Oct 23, 2023
     | 1,675 views

    We can’t live up to our own expectations any more than we can live up to everyone else’s demands. For a Christian, the goal is not to please self, but to please God.

    Alba 10-22-2023 HOW TO PLEASE GOD I Thessalonians 2:1-8 Back in 1975 Rick Nelson recorded a song called “Garden Party.” The song tells about the day he learned the truth: "You can’t please everyone." If you remember the TV show, Ozzie and Harriet, you know that Ricky Nelson was one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    (The Danger Of Having Dynamite In Your Dentures)

    Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Sep 3, 2025
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     | 1,506 views

    THE GOAL OF THIS MESSAGE IS TO MAKE US THE BLOOD BOUGHT SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF GOD AWARE OF THAT THE WORDS THAT COMES OUT OF OUR MOUTH HAS THE POWER TO DAMAGE LIVES OR EVEN DETERMINE LIFE IT`S SELF

    James 3:3-12 (MSG) 3 A bit in the mouth of a horse controls the whole horse. 4 A small rudder on a huge ship in the hands of a skilled captain sets a course in the face of the strongest winds. 5 A word out of your mouth may seem of no account, but it can accomplish nearly anything—or destroy it! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pastor Renji George avatar

    Heaven On Earth

    Contributed by Pastor Renji George on Jun 1, 2024
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     | 1,328 views

    If we are not identified to be a part of this spiritual Kingdom of God, we cannot enter the physical Kingdom of Heaven when we die. Our self-life is the main enemy of the life of Christ. The Bible calls this ‘flesh’.

    Mathew 11:12 “And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force”. We notice through the scriptures, there are phrases like Kingdom of God and Kingdom of Heaven. God says everyone doesn’t get into heaven but only the violent ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Graciousness Spectrum Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 3, 2014
     | 3,617 views

    We humans and yes, we believers, are not all good or bad, black or white. We exist on a spectrum; at one end is Christlikeness, graciousness, truth, love. On the other end is self-centeredness, withholding of grace, compromised truth, and control.

    The Graciousness Spectrum (Proverbs 22:8, 10-12) 1. Do you make fewer phone calls than you used to? 2. According to UPI, “…making phone calls is the sixth most common use of a cellphone, with first being sending text messages and second being receiving texts. Reading personal emails ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Parks avatar

    The Power Of Hope

    Contributed by David Parks on Jan 31, 2022
     | 3,745 views

    1. We all need hope. 2. Hope is one of the most powerful forces in the universe. 3. Wouldn’t you love to be as self-assured as King David? 4. If any man ever lived on the mountain, it was David.

    I. We all need hope consider David. He Had it all. A. Killed the bear and the lion with his bare hands. B. He had stood in the valley of Elah and killed the giant. C. Saul has killed his thousands, but David had killed his ten thousands. D. He conquered Jerusalem E. He was the champion of Israel. 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love

    Contributed by Gary Taber on Jul 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,655 views

    What is Love?

    Love Love is a wonderful thing. So what is this wonderful thing called love? Ask a young lady who is in love for the first time and then ask a young man the same question. Do you think you would get the same answer from both? Have you ever asked anyone what is love? If you have, you probably ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Are You Saved? Are You Sure?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2023
     | 3,033 views

    Jesus warns that there exists people who appear to be serving Him, though they are lost. Therefore, He challenges each person to ensure that He has been born from above.

    “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Sword Of The Lord" Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 28, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 12,445 views

    God frequently trims our resources to get us to depend entirely on Him. When we’re serving in God’s army we become part of the “overwhelming minority.”

    “The Sword of the Lord" Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Many of us are familiar with the management concept of downsizing—we’re told to “do more with less”. However, nations don’t usually downsize when preparing for war! They mobilize their reserves ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Key To Fruit-Bearing Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 19, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 15,601 views

    The parable of the Vine and the branches gives us the assurance that however weak and frail we are, God the Trinity can and will produce beautiful fruit in our lives. It is not a question of will power or any kind of self effort. All that is needed is con

    Opening illustration: Suppose you walked into your kitchen one morning and found Jesus sitting at the table. What would you do? Would you say: "Jesus! I’m thrilled to see You! I just wish I had time to talk, but right now I’m running late for work. When I get home tonight, we’ll have a nice visit"? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Andy Payne avatar

    God's Promise To Humanity: The Covenant In Genesis Series

    Contributed by Andy Payne on May 31, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,635 views

    Genesis then is primarily about revelation; God’s revelation of himself to human kind. The purpose of this self-revelation is to establish the notion of a covenant people. Sadly today the word, “covenant” is not widely used or understood in our 21st Centu

    Intro: DVD series – Case for Creation Affirms the Christian view that God created the world Genesis does not explain in a scientific manner how God achieved this. But it does account for a certain worldview. David, got it right when he says in Psalm 19 1 The heavens declare the glory of God; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    The Sacrifice Of Praise

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 25, 2002
    based on 119 ratings
     | 10,096 views

    This outline sets forth the truth that praise is the noblest act of worship which prepares our hearts to serve Him and effectively witness of His love to the world.

    THE SACRIFICE OF PRAISE “Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name.” Hebrews 13:15 A new year suggests a new start, thus this time of the year we give thought to making resolutions designed to enrich and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist